Dame Vera Lynn: 'The British Legion will always be important'

Dame Vera Lynn, the Forces' Sweetheart of the Second World War, says that
while there are wars the Royal British Legion must keep on going.

6:14PM BST 10 Jun 2011

The Prime Minister hosted a party celebrate The Royal British Legion’s 90th anniversary and help raise funds for Battle Back Centre which rehabilitates injured service personnel through adventure training and adaptive sports.

David Cameron invited 160 guests to Downing Street including injured service veterans and the families solders who had died in conflicts.

Among those present Dame Vera Lynn spoke of the vital role played by The Royal British Legion.

She said: "It very important, it always has been. It's a wonderful institution. While there are wars going on in the world there will be a need for it.

"I sincerely hope that there will come a time when it is not necessary but while there is, it's up to everybody to support it."

Mr Cameron said: “While [solders's] needs have changed over that time, the need for the British Legion has not – the care and support they provide is as vital now as it was in 1921 and I’m delighted to support their work.”